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Temporary Assistant Engineer (Management)
Reference no: Bradford 5257291
Pay Rate: £14.51 per hour PAYE
37 Monday – Friday, normal working hours
This opening assignment is for 1-2 months
City: KEIGHLEY
Role will be part of a team of engineers engaged on delivery of road safety improvements and traffic engineering projects in the Keighley and Shipley parliamentary constituencies.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide independent judgement, advice and guidance based on evaluation and analytical skills to produce alternative solutions to a wide range of complex engineering and procurement problems, formulate recommendations and solutions appropriate to technical specialism including but not limited to, the provision of advice related to improvements secured through legal agreements with third parties.
Undertake checks of information provided by other Council services or third parties as being in accordance with established engineering standards and Council Requirements appropriate to role within Service including the following:
Consultation documents, questionnaires, exhibitions and displays;
Diagnostic and survey data;
Proposals for highway structures;
Highway drainage proposals;
Highway maintenance proposals;
Road Safety Audits / Checks;
Design briefs, data and preliminary/detailed highway scheme designs; and
Engineering drawings, specifications, bills of quantity and project estimates.
Carry out investigations, feasibility studies, concept designs, transportation studies, transportation assessments, sustainable and integrated transport studies of alternative solutions to engineering and procurement problems as required including such schemes as may arise from the Local Transport Plan, revenue budgets and other external funding sources. Prepare feasibility designs, calculations, budget estimates, outline programmes, project briefs and work instructions for other Service units as appropriate in line with established QMS procedures.
Carry out or assist in the detailed design of civil, structural and highway engineering schemes including schemes for:
Traffic management;
Casualty reduction;
Traffic signals;
Street lighting;
Highway structures and demolition works;
Highway improvements; or
Highway resurfacing or reconstruction works.
Assist in the procurement, award and administration of contracts according to role within the service for:
Civil engineering works;
Minor traffic works;
Highway lighting works;
Highway structures, demolition and associated works;
Traffic signal and ancillary UTMC equipment;
Highway maintenance works; or
General highway works contract activities.
Act as the Engineer’s Representative or equivalent in contractual matters related to civil engineering works including undertaking the supervision, inspection, monitoring and management of allocated construction projects ensuring compliance with documentation with regard to quality, methods of working etc. appropriate to experience and seniority.
Ensure compliance with the Service’s Health and Safety Policy and in particular the requirements of the Construction, Design & Management Regulations (CDM) and other safety legislation together with the Quality Management system.
Be aware of the political dimension of a local authority and be responsive to the legitimate interests of local ward members, committees and subcommittees. Prepare committee reports for the Constituency Area and other Committees. Establish effective, courteous and responsive lines of communication with Members, third parties, the community, the press etc. to keep all clearly informed of priorities, targets and progress. Attend public exhibitions and other public meetings. Act as liaison between external parties and other internal units. Liaise with other teams and units in the preparation of legal agreements/traffic regulation orders and requirements thereof.
Monitor costs against predetermined budgets and targets initiating minor amendments as necessary and recommending corrective action as appropriate. Ensure that all reports in respect of financial approvals are completed to ensure that projects or programmes are delivered to budget.
Undertake, plan and arrange continuing professional development (CPD) activities on behalf of self in areas appropriate to the role. Maintain a detailed up-to-date knowledge of appropriate techniques, statutory instruments, legislation, application of new technology and materials appropriate to the role within Service. Understand the requirements of design manuals, codes of practice, technical instructions and memoranda and ensure that such requirements are applied.
Qualifications:
HNC/D in Civil Engineering (pre-1999 intake) or related discipline OR BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering (post 1999 intake) OR NVQ Level 6 in Civil Engineering OR other qualification certified by the Engineering Council UK as academic base for Incorporated Engineer status
Engineering Technician status OR Further progression with Membership of the Institute of Highway Engineers (MIHE)
Holds appropriate driving license and has the ability to drive to different locations of the District.
Experience:
Must have a minimum 2 years’ design and construction supervision experience in Traffic Engineering, UTC, Highway Structures or Highway Engineering disciplines.
Skills & Abilities:
Ability to proficiently use Microsoft Office suite and other technical software appropriate to role (e.g. AutoCAD)
Able to analyse and interpret relevant data / information
Able to analyse complex problems or those with elements of political sensitivity and generate a number of potential solutions.
Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.
Clients are generally looking for candidates who are local to, or who can commute easily to the place of work. It will help your application if your CV states, in broad terms, where you reside – there is no need for a full address.
Please feel free to apply to us directly via jobs@tclrec.com by quoting the job reference and exact job title.
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If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension, you will be working at the PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis, rather than umbrella pay terms. We do not offer Ltd/umbrella or outside IR35 rates. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information for clarity.
Due to the number of CVs being sent to us under current market conditions, unfortunately we cannot respond to all applications. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We will, however, be very happy to receive future applications from you for other roles.
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Job Ref: Bradford 5257291
Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
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